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2007 Saturn Sky airbags problems

234 complaints (82% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 46,222. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
234
of this car's complaints
82%
typical mileage
46,222
crashes
6
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    4
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    2
  • Side/window
    1
  • Sensor: occupant classification: status indicator lamp/light
    1
  • Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
    1
  • Sensor: occupant classification
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Saturn Sky airbags problems in other years

200720082009

Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Saturn Sky airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 77No deployment 6

Related recalls

Air bags: sensor: occupant classificationReported January 26, 2017 · 91,007 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. The Passenger Air Bag Suppression System (PPS) sensor may become bent or damaged within the front passenger seat, possibly disabling the front passenger air bag.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy as intended, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. A permanent remedy is currently under development. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn customer service at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for this recall is 17036.

Recall number 17V061000 · Recall details

Air bagsReported February 10, 2014 · 2,190,934 vehicles affected
What is wrong
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Risk
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GM’s recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.

Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Passenger Sensing System Sensor MatOpened May 16, 2016, closed April 24, 2017

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition requesting the opening of an investigation into the air bag system on model year 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky, the subject vehicles.The petitioner raised the issue of failure of the Passenger Sensing System for the front passenger seating position.On January 26, 2017, General Motors filed a defect information report recalling the subject vehicles to address the issue raised by the petition.In view of the recall, ODI considers the petition moot and is closing the action.The closing of the petition does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist, and the agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.

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What 2007 Saturn Sky owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 29, 2025 · Airbags · FL

This is a 2007 Saturn Sky base. The GM recall is # 17036. Every time I contact a GM dealer for getting this recall taken care of, I am told they cannot get the parts, or that there is NOT any recall on this vehicle ! The first notice I rec'd for this recall is dated April 2017. I WANT TO GET THIS DONE AND TAKEN CARE OFZ. THIS has gone on long enough !!!

Filed Apr 28, 2025 · Airbags · FL

As stated in previous complaint my air bag has failed again. Why is gm allowed to fix these with the exact same system that fails again?

Filed Apr 14, 2025 · Airbags · KY

Air bag warning light remains on. Understand that GM issued a recall for this safety hazard that I never received.

Filed Apr 13, 2025 · Airbags · FL

I just bought this Saturn Sky a month ago with 9,000.0 miles on it. Yesterday I got the airbag needs serviced light for the passenger seat. So now we have no airbag for a passenger. I know this is apparently a huge problem with the Sky’s.

Filed Oct 14, 2024 · Airbags · OH

Air bag sensor warning, Was fixed under recall by previous owner sensor warning came back G.M was going to fix it again but was waiting for parts, I bought the car but I live in Ohio not the State I bought the in, I called the G.M dealer in Ohio and they told me I would have to pay for this same recall that the G.M dealer in the other State said they'd take care of it! It's an airbag problem with the sky's and solitise and should be covered by G.M! Thanks [XXX] ! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 12, 2023 · Airbags · 4,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Sky. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V061000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2023 · Airbags · OH

I recently purchased this Saturn Sky. It has only 18000 miles on it air bag service light just came on after only driving 300 miles. It doesn't have any recall to be repaired. It appears its already been fixed but I have to pay $979.00 for a repeat repair.

Filed Jun 4, 2023 · Airbags · AK

I received a recall notice for my Saturn Sky's airbag system in the mail. There was no service light on in my car, and I did not have any known problems, however, to be safe I took my car in. Now the service airbag light is on in my car and I am told that the part that was supposed to be fixed needs to be replaced. If it had been properly repaired or the part replaced when I took it in for the recall, I should not need to pay over $800 to replace it now. I read that the recall only required a piece of tape to be applied. A band aid? What kind of a recall does this?

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Airbags · DE

Vehicle was identified for Recall for passenger airbag system failure, and supposedly repaired or fixed. Called about the recall as the problem has shown up again as the repair is using the same parts that failed before causing the reason for the recall to begin with. Vehicle has a total of 43,000 miles as of this writing. Why was the recall using the same part instead of a correct repair? The condition allows for a failure of this system at anytime, but required to function by law. In addition the repair or reoccurring and ongoing repair due to poor design and defective design and construction with a system that does not work and will not pass inspection. Awaiting your response for correction action of ongoing problem.

Filed Feb 25, 2023 · Airbags · SC

Service airbag light just came on car only has 27,000 miles on it

Questions about the 2007 Saturn Sky airbags

Does the 2007 Saturn Sky have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 234 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Saturn Sky, 82% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2007 Saturn Sky airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 46,222 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Saturn Sky airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 17V061000, 14V047000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Saturn Sky have bad airbags?

The Saturn Sky model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (234 complaints), 2008 (94 complaints) and 2009 (38 complaints).

Other 2007 Saturn Sky problems

Electrical 29Seats 19Transmission 12Brakes 10Steering 4Driver assistance 3Engine 3Lights 3Body 2Seat belts 2Visibility 2Locks 1Suspension 1Tires 1

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